Northern Illinois Synod

Welcome to the Northern Illinois Synod

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

The Northern Illinois Synod (NIS) is one of 65 synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Bishop Stacie Fidlar welcomes you. We hope these pages provide you the information you seek. Thank you for visiting. All are welcome in the congregations of the Northern Illinois Synod.

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Events

Synod Monthly ELCA Youth Gathering Zooms

Synod Monthly ELCA Youth Gathering Zooms

Safe Church Policy Webinar

Safe Church Policy Webinar

Retired Rostered Ministers and Spouses Luncheon

Retired Rostered Ministers and Spouses Luncheon

1:30PM | Katie's Cup • 502 7th St., Rockford, IL 61104

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Northern Illinois Synod News

Messiah Wauconda is Hiring

Messiah Wauconda is Hiring

Church Office and Ministry Administrator

Reflections from Tanzania

Reflections from Tanzania

Salem Sycamore is Hiring

Salem Sycamore is Hiring

Part-Time Communications Coordinator

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Phone: 309-794-4004
Email: welcome@nisynod.org

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Northern Illinois Synod Mailing Address
P.O. Box 443
Moline, IL 61266

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